*Virginia Mae Hope at Gilbert

May 8th, 2014 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Event Location: Gilbert Public Library

Price: Free

Virginia Mae Hope is one of Minnesota history's most interesting people
who stepped forward in time to share her story. Some people led ordinary lives,
others accomplished extraordinary things, but all faced the challenges of their
times in history as best they could. See Virginia Mae Hope as she engages you
with her memorable life stories as a female World War II pilot.

The MinnesotaHistoryCenter
brings history alive with a variety of history players including female World
War II fighter pilot, Virginia Mae Hope.
Learn about growing up during the Great Depression, how Pearl Harbor affected the nation and what it was like for
her to serve as an Airforce Service Pilot during WWII.